What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Apprentice position at Helix Electric Inc?
Description
Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.
To better support complex projects, Helix Electric has need for a dynamic Apprentice Electrician. The successful apprentice electrician will be part of a production driven team, performing electrical installations and troubleshooting.
DUTIES & SCOPE:
- Responsible for assisting or completing assembly, installation, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial, industrial and large multi-family settings.
- Prepares work area for installation of equipment.
- Installs or assists with installation of electrical components.
- Connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specification.
- Operates equipment only if trained and certified to operate. (Note: Powder activated tools, and JLG lifts and other operations that may require certification and training before operating).
- Sets up and operates tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers and cable vacuum systems.
- Learn or be able to read blueprints and electrical drawings and install as specified.
- Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances per drawings or plans.
- Secure and lock up equipment after use.
- A proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget.
- Learning and using excellent working knowledge of the Building Codes.
- Learning and using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
- Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves always), respirator when required.
- Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and night shifts as required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required.
- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
- Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
- Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Scholarships
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
